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Alarm Management

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Alarm Management

The High Performance of Human Machine Interface

NASBA
Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
04 - 08 May 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
03 - 07 Aug 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
05 - 09 Oct 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
07 - 11 Dec 2026 Abu Dhabi $ 5,950
28 Dec - 01 Jan 2027 Dubai $ 5,950

Course Summary

Process plants today face significant challenges that can negatively impact productivity, efficiency, product quality, safety, integrity, and operational security. A well-designed alarm management system helps organisations address these challenges while ensuring operators can respond effectively to critical events. The Alarm Management training course provides participants with best practices, practical tools, and techniques to optimise alarm systems, reduce nuisance alarms, and improve overall plant performance. Delegates return to their jobs with a better understanding of alarm principles and practical methods that support productivity, safety, and plant integrity.

The course emphasises procedures for alarm rationalisation, design, implementation, operation, and performance monitoring to support more reliable and efficient plant operations. Participants engage with real-world examples and hands-on approaches for implementing alarm management improvements that drive measurable outcomes. The Alarm Management training course helps professionals strengthen process control and alarm system performance, enhancing decision-making and operational resilience in industrial environments.

Skills & Competencies

From this Alarm Management training course, participants will develop the following key skills and competencies:

  • Alarm system analysis and optimisation
  • Alarm rationalisation and prioritisation
  • Design and implementation capability
  • Performance monitoring and assessment
  • Practical use of alarm tools
  • Enhanced operational safety understanding

Key Learning Outcomes

At the end of Alarm Management training course, you will learn to:

  • Understand fundamentals of alarm management and alarm philosophy.
  • Apply procedures for alarm rationalisation to reduce nuisance alarms.
  • Execute alarm system design and implementation practices.
  • Operate and maintain alarm systems effectively.
  • Monitor and assess alarm performance using practical tools.

How You Will Learn

Learning combines expert instruction, case examples, and practical techniques for real-world application. Participants explore alarm management procedures through structured presentations, interactive discussions, and tool-supported exercises focused on design, rationalisation, and performance assessment. Emphasis is placed on applying knowledge to improve system reliability and operational outcomes.

Who should Attend?

This course is designed for professionals involved in plant operations, process control, and system optimisation who seek to strengthen alarm management capabilities.

This Alarm Management training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Process engineers
  • Control systems engineers
  • Instrumentation technicians
  • Operations supervisors
  • Maintenance professionals
  • Safety and integrity personnel
Course Outline
Day 1

Introduction to Alarm Management and a Review of P&ID and Process Control Safeguarding

This day introduces the fundamentals of alarm management and how alarm systems relate to process control and plant safeguarding. Participants explore alarm management principles, alarm philosophy, and how alarm systems support safe and efficient operations. The topics covered will include: 
  • What is Alarm Management?
  • Main standards for Alarm Management: ISA 18.2, EEMUA 191, IEC 62682
  • Review of P & ID Diagrams
  • Review of Process Control Systems, BPCS
  • Review of Process Control Safeguarding
    • Hazard Analysis
    • Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
    • Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA)
    • Safeguarding Examples
  • Alarm Management as a layer of LOPA
  • Benefits of Alarm Management
Day 2

Alarm Issues,  Alarm Principles and Philosophy

This day focuses on alarm issues, principles and the philosophy. Participants examine procedures that support effective alarm behaviour and system utilisation. The topics covered will include:
  • What is an Alarm?
  • Alarm Issues
    • Alarm Proliferation
    • Nuisance Alarms
    • Operator Overload
  • Alarm Management Principles
  • Alarm Management Philosophy
  • Alarm Philosophy Document
  • Alarm Management Lifecycle
  • Alarm Identification
Day 3

Alarm Rationalization

This day emphasises monitoring alarm performance and assessing system behaviour to identify improvement opportunities. Participants learn techniques that support ongoing system optimisation. The topics covered will include:
  • Alarm Objective Analysis
  • Documenting Operator Response Time
  • Assigning Alarm Priorities
  • Classifying Alarms
  • Defining Alarm Attributes
  • Assessing the Need of Advanced Alarming
  • Procedures and Configuration Examples
Day 4

Alarm Design, Implementation, Operation and Maintenance

This day introduces hands-on approaches and tools used for alarm rationalisation and design activities. Participants apply practical methods that support system reliability and clarity. The topics covered will include:
  • Basic Alarm Design
    • Application of Alarm Deadband (hysteresis)
    • Application of On / Off Delays
    • Alarms and Interlocks
    • SIS / ESD Alarms
  • HMIs for Alarms
  • Advanced Alarm Design: Dynamic Alarm Suppression
  • Alarm System Testing
  • Alarm Maintenance
  • Alarm Dhelving
  • Alarm Response Procedures
Day 5

Alarm Performance Monitoring and Assessment

This day focuses on integrating alarm management practices into daily operations and maintaining system performance. Participants explore approaches that support long-term excellence in alarm management. The topics covered will include:
  • Alarm Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Alarm System Performance Reporting
  • Alarm Analysis
    • Annunciated Alarm Rate
    • Alarm Floods
    • Out of Service Alarms
    • Chattering, Redundant, Shelved Alarms
  • Alarm Reporting
  • Alarm Audits
  • Course Summary
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
  • Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
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Options & Brochure

Customisation & In-House Delivery

Delivering this course in-house allows organisations to tailor alarm management requirements and procedures directly to their operational environment and process control systems. Customisation ensures participants address the challenges specific to their plant, systems, and safety goals.

Why Choose Saudi GLOMACS?

Saudi GLOMACS is the official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS International (glomacs.com), delivering internationally recognised training courses both within Saudi Arabia and across international locations. Our training courses are aligned with the highest professional and institutional standards, supported by a strong understanding of the professional landscape in Saudi Arabia and access to global expertise.

Saudi GLOMACS enables professionals and organisations to strengthen leadership, capability, and long-term excellence through consistently high-quality learning experiences.

Official Saudi Presence

Official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS with established global credibility.

International Benchmarks

Internationally benchmarked training courses aligned with professional best practices.

Trusted Across Sectors

Trusted by professionals and institutions across public and private sectors.

Flexible Delivery

Training courses delivered within Saudi Arabia and across international locations.

Additional Benefits of this course for Organisations and Professionals in Saudi Arabia

Organisations & Professionals in KSA will have the following additional benefits from this Alarm Management training course:

  • Improved alarm system reliability and performance
  • Greater operational efficiency and responsiveness
  • Enhanced safety and plant integrity
  • Reduced nuisance alarms and operator overload
  • Stronger decision-making during abnormal events
  • Increased confidence in alarm system practices
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